Photo Studio Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Photo Studio Lead to manage the production of photo and video content for Rugs USA and Annie Selke. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the full production process, ensuring seamless collaboration across Marketing, Creative, and cross-functional teams to maintain brand alignment and achieve strategic goals. If you have a proven track record in studio management, expertise in production workflows, and a passion for delivering exceptional visual content, this is the role for you!

*This position is on-site 5 days/week at our Cranbury, NJ photo studio

Essential Job Functions

Studio Management & Production Leadership:

• Oversee all aspects of the photo and video production process, including scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring on-brand content delivery.
• Lead a team of creatives, including a Retoucher, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality assets for eCommerce, campaigns, and collaborations.
• Partner with the Creative Director to plan and execute all studio and on-location shoots, including collaboration projects.

Process Development & Optimization:

• Create and manage internal production processes to enhance efficiency, tracking progress from pre-production to final asset delivery.
• Optimize resources and negotiate with vendors to achieve cost-effective and successful production outcomes.

Budget Oversight:

• Manage photo studio and collaboration budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Monitor spending, forecast needs, and report on budget performance to leadership.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Brand Marketing teams to ensure all shoot deliverables align with brand strategies and timelines.
• Foster strong partnerships across teams to streamline workflows and drive creative excellence.

Content Delivery & Quality Control:

• Ensure all visual assets meet brand standards and are delivered on time for site launches and campaigns.
• Maintain quality control processes, including oversight of retouching and post-production workflows.

You Have

• 4 years of experience in studio management and leading production teams.
• Strong background in photo and video production; home industry experience is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in Capture One, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.), and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate with vendors to optimize costs.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering on-brand, high-quality content.

Your Life and Career at RugsUSA

• A culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance 
• Benefits package offered to all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) 
• Exposure to career advancement opportunities across all departments 
• Generous employee discount that can be used across our house of brands!

About RugsUSA

Since launching in 1998, Rugs USA has established itself as a leading innovative online destination for an extensive variety of high-quality, on-trend area rugs at prices customers won’t find anywhere else. Passionate about the impact that the perfect rug brings to a space, we foster close relationships with the designers, artisans, and factories who make our goods, giving us the ability to simplify our business model and deliver exceptional pricing and a vast assortment of styles. By guiding our customers through the rug buying process and offering a curated selection of complementary lighting and accessories, we’ve become our customers’ ultimate secret weapon in bringing their vision of home to life - at any budget.